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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.64, 890.01 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.64, 890.01 and 467.88 is: 645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.64 : 890.01 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.64/890.01 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.64x = 890.01 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.64x = 416,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,417.88/644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.97

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